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Once again, Higher Things is excited to announce that we are providing an opportunity for adults to visit our conferences this summer. Many people want first-hand information about our organization and our conferences. Here's your chance to find out for yourselves!

Individuals may pre-register to attend one day of a conference for $50 if pre-registration forms and payment is received by June 15, 2008. You will be notified by June 20, 2008 if your form has been received and will be given specific information about parking, check-in, etc. Walk-in guests will be accepted at the conference Information table for a fee of $60 per day.

"Amen for a Day" registration will allow you to personally experience an entire day's worth of conference activities.

Reflections for Pentecost and the beginning of the Trinity Season are now available. Written by Rev. Joel Fritsche and Rev. Rick Sawyer, tehse Reflections take us into the "Church Half" of the Church Year in which the Spirit brings the Lord's Word to our ears, reminding us of all that Jesus said and did and leading us into all truth. You can download the Reflections in a printable booklet format here.

Final plans are coming together for the Sixth Annual Christ on Campus Staff Conference which will be held May 28-30 in Knoxville, TN. This is an earlier date than normal for our annual conference so don't forget to register!

Early bird registration continues through May 1st!

Whether you are already doing campus ministry or are just getting started; whether you are a full- or part-time campus pastor, a town and gown pastor, a DCE, a DCO, or an interested layperson, this conference is for you.

Learn more about the conference and how to register!

As always please contact me if you have any questions. We hope to see you in Knoxville!

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

P.S. Don't forget - registration for seminarians is free!

Not THE Last Day, but the last day to register for the 2008 Higher Things "Amen" conferences has arrived!

Gather up your registration information and fees, get online, and get your group registered TODAY!  After Sunday, March 30, all new registrations must be handled and approved directly by a member of the registration and housing staff.  For groups already registered, after April 1, cancellations are non-refundable and cannot be credited toward your group's final balance, and substitutions may only be made for people of the same gender and category (youth/adult). 

Big kids of all ages, want a chance to learn with your kids? Adults are invited to attend the catechetical sessions and listen to the speakers at the "Not Ashamed" retreat and to learn about defending their faith for a reduced cost (just $15). A chance to see what your children are learning and maybe pick up a thing or two for yourself.

Info on the Retreat: Trinity Beloit's webpage and Upcoming Retreats

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More details for Not Ashamed available at www.higherthings.org/retreats/ucevents and www.trinitybeloit.org

More info on Amazing Race available www.higherthings.org/retreats/ucevents

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR NOT ASHAMED ENDS APRIL 4TH!! Sign up before the price rease!!

Group registration form

Individual registration form

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Many were saddened to hear that Issues, Etc. is no longer being broadcast. Never fear: we continue to maintain our archive of Issues Etc audio files, still  streaming and podcasting the interviews of your favorite HT  writers and teachers from your favorite Lutheran Radio Program.  Just head over to our media page to listen!

Passiontide blessings in Christ,

Rev. Mark Buetow
Internet Services Executive
Higher Things, Inc.

P.S.  We miss you Todd and Jeff!

The Daily Reflections for the Easter Season are now available. These seven weeks of Reflections on the readings of the Easter Season, Catechism and Daily Lectionary are written by the Rev. Greg Schultz, pastor of St. Peter Lutheran Church, Campbell Hill, Illinois. Pastor Schultz takes us through the joy-filled weeks of the Easter Season by pointing us over and over again to all that Jesus has done for us and still gives to us in His Gospel and Sacraments. You can /download the Easter Reflections in a printable booklet format here.

Are you college students getting a little stir crazy? We've had three Christ on Campus Retreats so far this Spring with great speakers and themes and there are still three more on the way!

Learn more about the great upcoming Christ on Campus College Retreats slated for this April in Laramie, WY, Angola, NY and Palo Alto, CA!

Many more College Retreats are also being planned already for this coming Fall. If your Christ on Campus Chapter is interested in hosting a retreat please contact me. We'd love to work with you!

Rev. Marcus Zill, Executive
Higher Things, Christ on Campus

"Confessing Christ on Campus Since 1517"

Higher Things is undertaking a renovation of its development strategy for fund raising and congregational outreach.  Higher Things appreciates and depends on the ongoing support of its donors.  We are changing the way we do development in order to reflect better the grassroots character of Higher Things - pastors, parents, congregations, youth workers and volunteers who fervently desire to cultivate a Lutheran identity in our youth and dare them to be Lutheran.

As a first step in this process, we have phased out the position of Development Coordinator,  one of only two full-time salaried positions in Higher Things.  This position has been filled over the past 18 months by Erika Gehrke, whom many of you know as a former Christ on Campus volunteer and from her presence at the Higher Things display booth and her personal visits to congregations. 

Erika’s capable and enthusiastic outreach to Higher Things' supporters has provided us a firm foundation of good will among our donors upon which we can continue to build in the years to come.  We are deeply grateful for Erika’s zeal for spreading the word about Higher Things and getting the Gospel of Jesus into the ears of our youth.  We pray God’s peace and joy for her future adventures.

For questions regarding development, support, and donations please contact Pr. Joel Fritsche (fritschej@csl.edu).